The average train between Short Hills and Princeton takes 2h 22m and the fastest train takes 1h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Short Hills to Princeton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Short Hills and Princeton. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Short Hills is at 11:47 PM which arrives into Princeton at 4:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Secaucus Upper Level and take an average of 2h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Short Hills to Princeton. However, there are services departing from Short Hills station and arriving at Princeton station via Secaucus Upper Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
Short Hills to Princeton train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Short Hills station.
Short Hills to Princeton train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Princeton Jct. station.
The distance between Short Hills and Princeton is 51.5 km. The road distance is 99 km.
You can take a train from Short Hills to Princeton via Secaucus Upper Level and Princeton Jct. in around 2h 17m.